Personally I really enjoy the autumn months. I like the changing colours of the leaves (and the fact that I don't have to mow my lawn every second day). It is perfect sleeping temperatures. The NFL season and Major League baseball playoffs are in full motion and hockey and basketball are on the horizon. My kids start getting excited about Hallowe'en and there is the Thanksgiving weekend to look forward to. Of course I would be remiss if I didn't mention the joy of jumping into leaves as they pile up on the front yard and flying a kite in the backyard.
It may also be that as the leaves start to fall and the wind picks up it reminds me of this classic Winnie the Pooh story (A Blustery Day)that my little girl loves me to read to her.: http://bit.ly/iJqcLX
Let me know what you think of autumn and your grade eight experience so far. What do you look forward to in the weeks ahead?